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Sanofi

Global Patient Marketing Lead

Sanofi
Cambridge, MAPosted 26 days agoDiscoveredMatch locked
Full time

Job title

:  Global Patient Marketing Lead

  • Location: Cambridge, MA

About the Job

The Global Patient Marketing Lead will be a critical member of the rilzabrutinib IgG4-RD global brand team, responsible for developing and executing the global patient and caregiver strategy as we prepare to transform the treatment landscape for IgG4-Related Disease. This role will drive patient awareness, engagement, and empowerment initiatives — building the prelaunch foundation to support patients on their diagnostic and treatment journey. This role will be

based in Cambridge

and will report into the

Global Indication Lead for IgG4-RD

. Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and Specialty Care neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you’ll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs.

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main Responsibilities

Patient Strategy & Insights

  • Develop and lead the

global patient marketing strategy

for rilzabrutinib in IgG4-RD, translating deep patient insights into impactful prelaunch initiatives that address unmet needs across the patient journey

  • Conduct and synthesize

patient research and journey mapping

to identify key barriers, touchpoints, and opportunities — from symptom onset and diagnosis through treatment decision-making

  • Champion the

patient voice

across the global brand team, ensuring patient perspectives meaningfully inform brand strategy, messaging, and program development

Disease Awareness & Patient Education

  • Design and execute

disease awareness campaigns

targeting IgG4-RD patients and caregivers, addressing the significant diagnostic delays and knowledge gaps that characterize this rare disease

  • Develop

patient education resources

that build understanding of IgG4-RD, treatment options, and the potential role of rilzabrutinib — ensuring content is accessible, accurate, and culturally relevant across global markets

  • Partner with Medical Affairs and Patient Advocacy to ensure all patient-facing content is scientifically sound and aligned with the overall brand narrative

Patient Advocacy & Community Engagement •

Liaise with Public Affairs and Patient Advocacy

to align patient marketing initiatives with broader advocacy strategy and ensure coordinated engagement with patient advocacy organizations and community stakeholders in IgG4-RD

  • Collaborate with Public Affairs and Patient Advocacy to

translate advocacy insights into patient marketing programs

, ensuring patient community feedback shapes disease awareness campaigns and educational resources

  • Serve as the

marketing interface

with patient advocacy groups, supporting the development and execution of co-created initiatives that engage and empower the IgG4-RD patient community

Digital & Omnichannel Patient Engagement

  • Own the

digital patient engagement strategy

, developing an omnichannel approach that meets patients and caregivers where they are across digital, social, and community platforms

  • Drive the development of a

patient-facing digital platform or resource hub

for IgG4-RD, providing disease education, support resources, and community connection ahead of launch

  • Establish

KPIs and measurement frameworks

to evaluate the reach, engagement, and impact of patient marketing programs

Cross-Functional Leadership & Affiliate Support

  • Serve as the

global patient marketing lead

within the cross-functional brand team, collaborating closely with HCP Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Market Research, Regulatory, Communications, and Public Affairs

  • Partner with

country affiliates and affiliate marketing teams

to adapt global patient strategies for local market needs, ensuring consistent messaging while enabling market-specific execution and supporting local patient engagement initiatives

  • Work with

Market Research

to design and execute patient research initiatives that inform strategy development, messaging refinement, and program optimization

  • Work with agency and vendor partners to deliver

innovative, best-in-class patient programs

that set a new standard in rare disease patient engagement

About You

8+ years of marketing experience

in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with a strong track record in patient marketing, rare disease, or specialty care

  • Demonstrated experience developing and executing

global or multi-market patient marketing strategies

  • Deep understanding of the

patient journey

in rare or complex diseases, with experience translating patient insights into actionable marketing programs

  • Strong

cross-functional leadership

skills with the ability to influence without authority across global teams and country affiliates

  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific concepts into compelling patient-friendly narratives
  • Experience in

prelaunch or launch environments

strongly preferred; rare disease or autoimmune/immunology experience a plus

  • Ability to travel internationally as required

Why Choose Us

  • Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
  • Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
  • Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
  • Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Pursue progress , discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people. Sanofi US endeavours to make our career center accessible to any and all users. If you are experiencing difficulty and need assistance applying online, please call 1-866-SANOFI2 (1-866-726-6342) or click here US and Puerto Rico Residents Only Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law. North America Applicants Only The salary range for this position is: $178,500.00 - $257,833.33 All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can  be found here.

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Skills

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